Take a Breath
Breathing should be simple, right? We may get so caught up in our day-to-day activities that we forget to breathe, or at least breathe well. As Dr. Andrew Weill, a pioneer of complementary and alternative medicine says, "If I had to limit my advice on...
How Heavy Metals Weigh on Your Body
Heavy metals can accumulate in the body, disputing an individuals’ homeostasis and lead to chronic fatigue, anxiety, insomnia, digestive problems, and even autoimmune diseases. The heavy metals that are believed to cause the most disease are: Arsenic Lead...
Prevent and Protect Yourself Against Lyme Disease!
Lyme disease is the most common American tick-borne infectious disease, and often goes undiagnosed or becomes misdiagnosed. Each year, up to 300,000 new cases a year of Lyme disease diagnoses have been reported by the Centers for Disease Control and...
Prebiotics vs. Probiotics vs. Postbiotics
While all these “biotics” may sound the same, they each have a specific job. Here’s what they do and where to find them. PREBIOTICS A prebiotic is an insoluble plant fiber that feeds the good bacteria in the gut. Fructooligosaccharides, inulin, and...
What Your Migraines May Be Telling You
Do you ever wonder what the root cause of your migraine is? Likely not in the middle of having one! Maybe you’ve tried medications that treat your migraine problem, but it’s only a temporary fix. This is where integrative medicine comes in. Integrative...
Understanding Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
It’s been over a year since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic, marking a year of loss, isolation, stress, and uncertainty for many. Throughout this pandemic, mental health has proved to be just as important as physical health. Being an emergency worker, seeing...
Your PIH-Approved Guide for Eating Out around Princeton
Eating out can be stressful when you’re adopting different eating habits or even just trying to keep an eye out for your nutrition. But that doesn’t mean you should miss out on fun times with your friends and family – or settle on undressed lettuce. Luckily,...
Drifting to Restful Sleep with Acupuncture
What does inserting needles have to do with sleep? Turns out, a lot. What is Acupuncture? Acupuncture is a technique that involves inserting needles into the skin to stimulate certain parts of the body, and has been used for health conditions like pain,...